Box Shipping - Import Regulations in Nepal

Import Regulations in Nepal

The required documents for the customs clearance are as follows: Valued Inventory (in English) describing contents of cartons (PBO - "packed by owner" and miscellaneous are not acceptable), and showing specific details for all electrical and electronic items and invoices for new items and invoices for new items; Original Insurance Certificate; CTD (Customs Transit Declaration) for shipments cleared at Indian ports; letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment; customers contact address and phone number in Nepal; a Diplomatic Exemption Certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with CIF value of the shipment (for diplomatic shipments); Duty-Free Exemption Certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with CIF value of the shipment (required for privileged persons: most foreign experts, advisors, and consultants for the Government).

All the Foreign Residents on private contract and returning Nepalese must ALSO provide the following documents: Passport of Customer and each member of the family; certificate of his Employer stating income sources of Customer; and Import License issued by the Department of Commerce.

All the documents must be received well in advance (minimum 20 to 30 days) of arrival of shipment at Indian port to avoid heavy demurrage and other additional charges.

Customer must be present at customs clearance. All shipments are inspected. Duty-free import is valid for six months from Customer's arrival date. Whereas shipments are often routed via Calcutta, shipments are subject to control and inspection by Indian Customs, CTD essential. Shipment must be consigned to owner’s full name and address in Nepal.

The dutiable/restricted items are new items (an invoice and Certificate of Origin required); long list of dutiable items including electrical and electronic goods, cosmetics and new items (Customer must obtain further information from Consulate of Nepal).

The antiques, pure silver and gold must be declared at the time of arrival and be re-exported at time of departure from Nepal.

The following items are prohibited to import: weapons and ammunition (must obtain prior approval from the Government of Nepal before importing); drugs; beef products; pornographic material.